4 Month Report

It's been a while, I know. But the life of a Princess...well, it's busy.

Today I had my four month appointment. Let me tell you about the torture. First they take me in and they take off all my clothes. Then they give me medicine. Then some woman came in and touched me all over. I tolerated this for a while then I screamed. After she was done I smiled at her. Then in came some crazy other woman with needles. She tricked me by having my parents talk to me while she stuck in the needles. Very strategic. So I screamed at that too.

But all in all. I am doing very well. I am in 30th percentile for weight, 12.8 lbs. I am in the 74th percentile for heighth (woo hoo I am tall!!) at 25 inches. My brain is in the 49th percentile for size. So, all is good. I am developing just like I am supposed to.

Grandpa said "get that girl a basketball" and I agree!!

Everything's Good Here

Well, not much has happened here.

I've laughed. I've said my first words, yes indeed I said "how are you". I've had my first babysitting appointment, mostly I slept through it. I had my first Thanksgiving, didn't get any turkey so I wasn't real impressed.

Here's a video of me, because I am so cute.

Big Night for the Princess

Last night Mommy and Daddy moved me out of their bedroom to the den. I now sleep in the pack and play bassinet in the den. Mommy came out to check me at 2am and Daddy came out at 3am and Mommy got up at 530am to check on me again and then they finally let me wake up at 730am. Each time I was asleep on my side. I love my pack and play bassinet. I love that I get to move around more because there is plenty of room. I love to wiggle.

I have to tell you I am very happy to be in a different room in my big bassinet. Eventually Mommy will let me sleep the night in my own crib in my own room.

Registering Complaints

I have now learned that if I am pissed about something I should scream. Cry and scream. On Friday I was sitting on Mommy's lap crying and the minions ran upstairs. I stopped crying because I was stunned they would run away during my crying. And then I screamed until they came back. I mean, seriously, they are my minions, they should always stay around when I am crying.

I am also just about to leave my bassinet which is evident by my sleeping with my face pushed up against the side. Seriously, I am a baby who loves to wiggle around and travel. I need my space!

Laughing

Today I was watching the minions wrestle on the floor while Daddy held me. I then started to laugh. This is my first laugh, which is a rather big deal. Mommy first almost cried and then grabbed the camera, but it was too late.

I am very cute.

Fun with Auntie Autumn

Last night I spent time with my Auntie Autumn. We danced, read books in Mommy's office, played, and all in all it was fabulous. She brought me a multi-colored giraffe and now it has a place of prominence in my crib. I LOVE it. I like to suck on it.

Thank God for my Mommy's village all of whom take care of me!

My New Teeth

Well today I loved Musikgarten again. I got up, I sang, I stood up the whole time and watched everyone dance and sing. I especially liked the Bim Bam lullaby with the A and D xylophone chords. I was totally entranced.

Then I was crying. Mommy's friend Noelle said, she's teething. Mommy said no way, she's only 3 1/2 months. Noelle said, no Leah, there are two teeth in her mouth. Mommy looked more closely and saw two teeth!!! She rushed home, called the doctor who said while it was unusual to have teeth this early, it was not unheard of and that she should relax. Daddy said I was so physically advanced that I'd probably be an athlete but dumb as a door...

Hopefully I will continue to not be cranky. Oh, and, I sleep on my side now in my crib, so when I wake up I am looking at myself, which is the best thing to be looking at.

My New Toy

Mommy is very concerned that I do some tummy time. I mean, all the babies have to do it, so I have to do it. Problem is I hate tummy time. I cry and wimper and Mommy and Daddy have issues dealing with that. So Mommy bought me a new toy so that I could do my tummy time and have fun doing it. Below, click and watch me spin!

Here's my Guitar Hero Family

Look how cool we are...we are SO punk!!!

Poker Night

Tonight I had such fun. Daddy played poker with the boys and lost $5. Mommy and I went with the ladies to Great-Grandma Stauffer's house. We had fun. Ate some pizza, ate some breadsticks, drank some diet coke, did some screaming, played some guitar hero...it was fantastic!!

I am SO punk.

Talking

Today I was chatting with Mommy. Here's our conversation.

My Parents Are Idiots

Mommy and Daddy bought for me when I came home from the hospital a fantastic pack and play. Basically it's a play yard that has serves as my crib on the first floor. It has these great features, lights, music, vibrations, etc etc. Mommy thought the mechanism was broken because it wouldn't work. Tonight, while in the Babies r Us, Mommy saw that the mechanism took 2 batteries. She came home and realized the mechanism works fine, she just didn't know to put batteries in it.

Are you kidding me? I could have been rocking out to music and vibrating for weeks now!!!! Jeesh Mommy!

New Formula Size

Well, now I am draining 5 ounces of formula at a sitting. Draining it. I am so hungry that Daddy thinks I am having a growth spurt. I also am no longer able to use my 4 ounce bottles so Mommy and Daddy have to go out and buy some new 9 ounce bottles. But they're totally fine with that. My sleeping has adjusted a bit too because I am too hungry to go all night, so now I am waking up around 3am after going to sleep at 9pm. Mommy and Daddy are hoping that once I start drinking the 5 ounces at each feeding I'll be able to sleep through the night again.

I am also very talkative. I have quite a bit to say, but unfortunately no one in this use speaks my language. I guess I'll just talk to the minions - oh yeah, the minions are my dogs.

College?

It's great, uh huh, to be, that's right, an S U Orange...

The training begins....